Studio: Imagination
Job Opening: Art Director
Location: Detroit, Michigan, US
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Transform ideas into visual executions – whether sketches, style frames, concept art, interface design, finished art or multi-platform visual design strategies from environmental graphics and print design, to motion and broadcast graphics
- Develop the visual aesthetic of many and varied projects and see this through production of the relevant deliverables
- Have the knowledge and experience to creatively respond to a client brief and actively contribute in the creative process
- Keep up with latest best practices and industry trends (design, art, film, music) to share ideas and knowledge with project teams/stakeholders
- Have an always-on approach to sharing inspirational creative to the wider team to ensure Imagination’s work is world class
- Transform concept ideas into tangible visual executions, whether sketches, style frames, concept art, interface designs, or finalized artwork
- Develop and cultivate the visual aesthetic across diverse projects, guiding their design and production to maintain our high standards.
- Creatively interpret and respond to client briefs, innovating around their brand visual identity and enhancing it, and in some occasions, pioneering a new visual identity
- Lead, manage and inspire a team of Graphic Designers and Motion Designers to deliver projects that are on-brief, on-brand, and on-time
- Design engaging and impressive presentation decks for client presentations at live experiences
- Ensure that all output upholds a high level of creativity, innovation, and brand relevance
Qualifications & Skills:
- 3+ years of experience at a design/art direction level within a creative agency or production company
- A solid design background, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in concept and environmental graphics design, typography, layout, form, motion design, and composition
- Experience designing for screens, live events, and multimedia environments
- A knack for encapsulating the essence of a concept with a single image
- Ability to work in varying degrees of fidelity, demonstrating adaptability from initial sketching through to polished production
- Experience leading or art directing content-driven experiential activations
- Sound understanding of branding and communications within events
- Strong collaboration and relationship-building skills
- Proficiency in industry-standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects), and C4D
- Excellent teamwork and strong communication skills
- A cool portfolio of work and an unbridled passion for what you do
